🚘 Mirror Adjustment for Safety

The goal of this adjustment method is to maximize the field of view, 

eliminating traditional blind spots by minimizing overlap between the inside and outside mirrors.

Step-by-Step Adjustment

Before you begin: Ensure you are in your normal driving position with your seat and steering wheel properly adjusted.

1. Inside Rearview Mirror

• Action: Adjust the mirror to frame the entire rear window.

• Result: You should see the highway directly behind you without moving your head.

2. Driver's Side Mirror (Left)

• Action: Lean your head to the left until it almost touches the driver's side window. From this position, adjust the left mirror outward until you can just barely see a sliver of the rear-left corner of your car.

• Result: As a vehicle leaves your rearview mirror, it should immediately appear in your left side mirror.

3. Passenger's Side Mirror (Right)

• Action: Lean your head to the right until you are near the center console. From this position, adjust the right mirror outward until you can just barely see a sliver of the rear-right corner of your car.

• Result: As a vehicle leaves your rearview mirror, it should immediately appear in your right side mirror.

🔗 Resources & References

Texas Driver Handbook

The official guide from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) covering mandatory safety procedures.

• Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7 PDF): https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-7.pdf

Video Demonstration

A short, clear visual guide to the adjustment technique.

• How To Adjust Your Car Mirrors To Eliminate Blind Spots (SAE Method): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIkodlp8HMM

National Standards Reference

This method is based on research published by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and is recommended by organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its effectiveness in blind spot elimination.